PECo Theatre

28/07/2023

'Live Arts as Change Agent for a Thriving Future.' Workshop with PECo theatre's artistic director as part of new UWE Masters research on creative change making. 17th August 1.30 - 4.30pm at Sparks Bristol. Contact: [email protected] for more info and to book a place.

‘Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.’ Arundhati Roy.

04/05/2021

City of Threads at Bristol Walk fest and more! - May newsletter just out and viewable at https://mailchi.mp/273bc9394739/city-of-threads-may-news-4235473 Check out us and all the other wonderful walks and events at Bristol Walk fest this month - https://www.bristolwalkfest.com

We've had a fantastic response to our 12 part immersive podcast series City of Threads so far, receiving well over two thousand listens in the past month! We couldn't be more delighted about this and will be doing whatever we can to make sure it reaches the ears of even more people over the coming...

26/04/2021

The entire City of Threads podcast series is now available for you to enjoy from today!

In this weeks Goodbye episode, with all their journeys completed, our travellers return to Arnolfini, download their audio recordings and, over a cup of tea, reflect on their experiences of travelling together; what has stood out for them from taking their journey, what has changed for them as a result and then do a bit of day-dreaming about a future city that makes space for all...

For more information on the people, themes and places featured in the episode, including an episode transcript, follow the link below.

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24/04/2021

In this weeks immersive ‘Record Breaking Baby’ episode, delve deeper into the heart of some of the places and moments in the journeys taken by Emma and Dougie in their episode.

Discover the vibrancy of Bristol’s very own West End theatre Bristol Hippodrome with Emma, confront the perils of Dougie’s Old Market roundabout experience, and immerse yourself in the sensory delights of Emma’s favourite Caribbean restaurant, Turtle Bay.

Follow the link below for the episode and episode transcript. Best listened to on headphones!

Welcome to the City of Threads Record Breaking Baby sister episode, where, through the magic of immersive sound, we’ll be taking you deeper into the heart of some of the places and moments in the journeys taken by Emma and Dougie in their episode. Best listened to on headphones!

22/04/2021

Today marks the release of ‘Record Breaking Baby', the last of our main City of Threads episodes!

In this episode you’ll meet Emma and Rosie who’ve just met over coffee, and Dougie and Andy who perform improv together. As you follow them on their journeys into the city, expect comedy and romance, toilet paper on shoes, seeing like Monet and being your own hype man. Oh...and a bloke on a horse named George, or is it Henry?

Featured theme: Theatre and activism.

For more information on the people, themes and places featured in the episode, including an episode transcript, follow the link below.

In the last of our main episodes you’ll meet Emma and Rosie who’ve just met over coffee, and Dougie and Andy, they perform improv together. As you follow them on their journeys into the city expect comedy and romance, toilet paper on shoes, seeing like Monet, and being your own hype man. Oh and ...

17/04/2021

In today’s sister episode of ‘Gorilla on a Mini Moto’...

Experience the harbour sights and sounds of Bristol Bridge from Nikki’s point of view, and take a journey with her across a tactile landscape starting at .

Listen to the bang of the lampposts and ding of the bus stops with Jeff as he journeys home, and plunge into an immersive soundscape of the forest he visits.

Follow the link below to dive deeper into the City of Threads.

Welcome to the City of Threads Gorilla on a Mini Moto sister episode, where, through the magic of immersive sound, we’ll be taking you deeper into the heart of some of the places and moments in the journeys taken by Nikki and Jeff in their episode. Best listened to on headphones!

15/04/2021

Introducing ‘Gorilla on a Mini Moto', our next City of Threads episode!

In this episode you’ll meet Nikki and Jeff, and Marc and Clare with her guide dog Sparkle, as they all head off on their journeys into the city. Expect a Gorilla [of the title], a vanishing helicopter, the parting of the red seas of people and a drum kit on the way home...

Featured theme; V.I. tech and the Digital City.

For more information on the people, themes and places featured in the episode, including an episode transcript, follow the link below.

In this episode you’ll meet Nikki and Jeff, and Marc and Clare with her guide dog Sparkle, as they all head off on their journeys into the city. Expect a Gorilla [of the title], a vanishing helicopter, the parting of the red seas of people and a drum kit on the way home. Featured theme; V.I. tech ...

10/04/2021

In today’s sister episode of ‘You Either Get Hit By A Bike Or You Don't’, take a journey with Barrington as he navigates by ‘sound marks’ up Christmas Steps, be immersed in stormy weather with Chris from the RNIB and experience the sensory delights of Incredible Edible Bristol gardens in Castle Park with Anela and Katy.

Follow the link below to take a deeper dive into the City of Threads...

Welcome to the City of Threads ‘You Either get Hit by a Bike or You Don’t’ sister episode, where, through the magic of immersive sound, we’ll be taking you deeper into the heart of some of the places and moments in the journeys taken by Chris Barrington and Anela, in their episode. Best list...

08/04/2021

The City of Threads online launch event is now available to watch on Vimeo via the link below!

Thanks so much to everyone who attended. Our co-hosts and creative team had a fantastic time sharing immersive sound snippets and stories from the making of the podcast.

City of Threads podcast is now available to listen to on all major podcast sites. Go to http://www.partexchangeco.org.uk/city-of-threads-podcast/ to find the episodes,…

08/04/2021

‘You Either Get Hit By A Bike Or You Don't’ is the title of this week’s City of Threads episode, available from today on all major podcast platforms!

In this episode you’ll meet Chris and his work colleague Linda, Barrington and new acquaintance Marcus, and Anela with her travelling companion Katy, as they all take their journeys into the city.

Expect bouncy cobbles and crumbling walls, echo-locating in alleyways, shopping addiction and tales of strange encounters...

Featured theme; University and student days.

For more information on the people, themes and places featured in the episode, including an episode transcript, follow the link below.

In this episode you’ll meet Chris and his work colleague Linda, Barrington and new acquaintance Marcus and Anela with her travelling companion Katy, as they all take their journeys into the city. Expect bouncy cobbles and crumbling walls, echo-locating in alleyways, shopping addiction and tales of...

03/04/2021

The sister episode of ‘Is Anything Impossible’ drops today!

Tune in to your senses and take a listen for a more immersive experience of the places and moments explored in this week’s episode of City of Threads.

Feature Theme: Inclusive Public Spaces

Listen on your favourite podcast platform or on the PECo website via the link below, where you can also find transcripts and extra information for each episode.

Welcome to the City of Threads ‘Is Anything Impossible’ sister episode, where, through the magic of immersive sound, we’ll be taking you deeper into the heart of some of the places and moments in the journeys taken by John, Alan and Virginia, in their episode. Best listened to on headphones!

01/04/2021

Episode ‘Is Anything Impossible’ goes live today!

In an episode that spans seven decades of life in the city, you’ll meet John and Alan, lifelong friends, campaigners and Bristol boys, and Virginia, a harpsichordist and dedicated ‘stopper and looker’.

Join them all on their city journeys by way of an elusive bacon bap, a nook on a bridge and some not-rocket science.

Featured theme: Inclusive public space.

Listen, follow and subscribe to City Of Threads podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google podcasts and Podbean.

Also available on the PECo website, along with the episode transcript (link below).

In an episode that spans seven decades of life in the city, you’ll meet John and Alan, lifelong friends, campaigners and Bristol boys, and Virginia, a harpsichordist and dedicated ‘stopper and looker’. Join them all on their city journeys by way of an elusive bacon bap, a nook on a bridge and ...